According to conflict theorists, a gendered division of labor was designed to:

a. strengthen the family unit.
b. increase the expertise of each sex in its own tasks.
c. prevent competition between men and women that might damage the family.
d. benefit men.


d

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The main point of activity theory is that

a. a high level of activity enhances personal satisfaction in old age. b. seniors should not try to do more than they feel they can. c. seniors should retire knowing they have earned the right to relax. d. some seniors have far more wealth than others do.

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Later studies of suburban life emphasized:

a. relatively few differences between city and suburban residents b. strong family networks c. strong friendship networks d. strong engagement in civic life e. all of the above

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How would functionalists, conflict-feminist theorists, and symbolic interactionists analyze the prostitute/pimp relationship?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is an example of normalization of deviance?

A. Accepting same-sex marriage in some countries B. Banning smoking in all public places C. Altering appearances due to stigmatization D. Subjugating women in society E. Stigmatizing obesity in teenagers

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